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Research Projects
Research Projects
The Center for Research and Education conducts state-of-the-art Research Projects to enhance the lives of older adults, their families and the service providers who care for them.
Our specialty areas of research are:
- Active Aging
- Diversity in Aging
- Elder Abuse
- Family Caregiving
- Long-Term and Residential Care
- Program Evaluation and Consumer Satisfaction
- Services and Interventions
Below is a list of our current and completed research projects.
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| Project Name | Funded By | Start | End | Contact | ||
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| Expansion of Dementia-Capable Communities within Urban and Rural Settings in Ohio using Evidence-Based and Informed Programming | Administration for Community Living (subcontracts to Ohio Council for Cognitive Health, Miami University Scripps Gerontology Center, United Seniors of Athens County, Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation, O’Neill Senior Center, Welcome House) | 2020 | 2023 |
Branka Primetica researchandeducation@benrose.org |
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| Expand supportive evidence-based services and education programs to individuals with, or at risk of, dementia, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their caregivers, in rural Athens and Washington Counties and urban Cuyahoga County. | ||||||
| Implementation and Evaluation of a Telephone Screening Tool and BRI Care ConsultationTM for At Risk WRAAA Clients and/or Their Caregivers | Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging | 2021 | 2023 |
David Bass researchandeducation@benrose.org |
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| Develop, implement, and evaluate a new telephone screening tool, based on the BRI Care Consultation assessment. | ||||||
| Oklahoma APS Self-Neglect Practice Enhancement and Improved NAMRS Compliance Project | Administration for Community Living | 2019 | 2023 |
Farida Ejaz researchandeducation@benrose.org |
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| Implement and evaluate an enhanced case coordination program for alleged victims of self-neglect in Oklahoma to improve psycho-social well-being and reduce recidivism to Adult Protective Services. | ||||||
| Reducing Oral Health Disparities of Older Adults: Comparative Effectiveness of Two Treatments | Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (subcontract from Case Western Reserve University) | 2019 | 2023 |
Farida Ejaz researchandeducation@benrose.org |
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| Compare two treatments to address dental cavities in older adults living in HUD subsidized housing | ||||||
| Uncovering Pet Ownership Benefits, Challenges, and Resources in an Aging Society: Promoting Healthy Aging in Healthcare and Community Environments | Human Animal Bond Research Institute | 2020 | 2023 |
Jessica Bibbo researchandeducation@benrose.org |
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| Survey healthcare and social service providers to identify pet ownership issues raised by older adults, including people living with dementia, and their caregivers. | ||||||